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Unlocking Potential:

In Special Education

Unlocking Potential: In Special Education

Unlocking Potential in Special Education

Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 8:45am-1:30pm

Families…educators…school leaders…community partners…Are you ready to change how we support students with disabilities? This conference is your chance to learn new tools, strategies, and ideas from leading experts who are creating spaces where all students can succeed.

Don’t miss this opportunity to spark new ideas, learn practical strategies, and connect with a community committed to helping every student shine!

Keynote Speakers

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Dr. Julie Causton

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Julie Causton from Inclusive Schooling will be a keynote speaker at Unlocking Potential in Special Education! Dr. Causton is a leader in inclusive education and has helped schools and families create classrooms where all students feel like they belong and can succeed.


Read more about Dr. Julie Causton

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Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak

We’re also excited to welcome Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak as a keynote speaker at Unlocking Potential in Special Education! Dr. Pretti-Frontczak is a passionate leader in early childhood education and inclusion. She works closely with Dr. Julie Causton, and together they’ve inspired families and educators across the country to embrace practices that support every child’s growth and success.

Read more about Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak

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Keynote Speakers

We’re excited to have Dr. Julie Causton and Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak of Inclusive Schooling as our keynote speakers.


  • National leaders in education, they are called "magical inclusion experts" and "educator's educators."
  • Together, they will share five powerful and practical strategies to make inclusive education successful.
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After our keynote, we’ll deepen our learning with:

  • Dr. Samuel Sennott, an associate professor at Portland State University and creator of Proloquo2Go, will show how Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) helps students with communication needs express themselves and thrive.
  • Jeremy Wells, an Education Program Specialist at the Oregon Department of Education, will explain how accommodations and modifications boost student success and help families support their children.
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